Crime & Safety

Nighttime Prowler Sought By Marple Township Police

The man seen here was caught on a home security camera Thursday night outside a township home. If you can ID him, contact Marple Police.

BROOMALL, PA – Police in Marple Township are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspicious person seen lurking outside a township home Thursday night.

Police said the man seen above was caught on a home security camera at about 9:40 p.m. Thursday, June 14.

According to police, the man then was seen at the home about an hour later.

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Police said the incident occurred on the 2300 block of West Chester Pike in a residential area.

He is described as a white male who appears to be in his 40s with a beard and glasses.

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Anyone who can identify the man is asked to contact Det. Barry Williams at (484) 427-8171 or by email at bwilliams@marplepolice.com.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted online here.

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